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Last updated on: January 13, 2024
Lena Kathren Headey is a Bermudian-British actress. She received recognition for her performances as Queen Gorgo in 300 (2006) and Cersei Lannister on the HBO epic fantasy drama series Game of Thrones (2011–2019), for which she was nominated for five Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. Headey also appeared in The Brothers Grimm (2005), Possession (2002), and The Remains of the Day (1993).
Headey was born in Hamilton, Bermuda, to British parents Sue and John Headey, but she was raised in Yorkshire, England, where she attended Shelley College. She studied acting at the Royal National Theatre and made her film debut in the 1992 mystery drama Waterland.
In addition to her acting career, Headey is also a producer.
As of December 2024, Lena Headey is 51 years and 2 months old, her estimated net worth is $15 million, and she stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches (166 cm or 1.66 m) tall.
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Bio/Wiki
Full Name
Lena Kathren Headey
Nickname
Lenea
Profession
Actress
Career
Debut
Film
Waterland (1992)
TV
Screen Two (1993)
Best Known for
Her acting as Cersei Lannister in Game Of Thrones from 2011 to 2019.
Awards
Lena Headey has received eight wins and over 50 nominations for her performances in film and television.
Primetime Emmy Awards
Game of Thrones has earned Headey eight nominations, including Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2019 and 2018.
Golden Globe Awards
Headey has received one nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television for her work on Game of Thrones.
Other awards and nominations
Headey has received recognition from other organizations as well. She was listed at No. 4, No. 10, and No. 3 in AfterEllen’s list of the Hot 100 in 2007, 2008, and 2009, respectively. Additionally, she was ranked No. 64 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2007 list.
Check full list of awards and Nominations here
Personal Profile and Background Details
Date of Birth
3 October 1973
Age
As of today, Lena is 51 years and 2 months old.
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Zodiac sign
Libra
Signature
Nationality
British or English
Birth Place
Hamilton, Bermuda (a British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic Ocean)
Residence
Highburton, West Yorkshire
School / College / University
Shelley College
Religion
Buddhism
Race / Ethnicity
White
Food Habits
Vegan
Hobbies
Boxing and Yoga
Tattoo
1.Ganesha(Hindu God) tattoo on the upper arm
2.A heart tattoo on her left elbow
3. A quote tattoo
4. Heart tattoo on her ring finger.
5. A red bird tattoo on the right side of her back and small cherry blossoms
6. A colorful lotus on her upper back
7. A pair of butterflies
8. Loughran( her husband’s name)
9. Birds tattoo on her wrist.
10. A opened birdcage
11. Stars on both elbow
12. Wylie tattoo (her sons name)
Physical Stats & More
Height
- In feet: 5′ 5½”
- In Centimeters: 166 cm
- In meters: 1.66 m
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Weight
- In kilograms: 54 kg
- In Pounds: 119 lbs
Body Measurements
33 – 24 – 33 inches
Shoe size
7.5 (US)
Dress size
6 (US)
Bra size
32B
Eye color
Green
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Family
Lena Headey was born in Hamilton, Bermuda to British parents, Sue and John Headey. She has one younger brother named Tim Headey.
As for her personal life, Lena Headey has been married three times. Her first marriage was to musician Peter Loughran, with whom she has a son named Wylie Loughran. They divorced in 2013 after five years of marriage. Lena Headey then married actor and director Dan Cadan in 2018, but they reportedly separated in 2019. The couple had a daughter born in 2015 named Teddy Cadan. Currently, she is married to actor Marc Menchaca since 2022.
Husband
Peter Paul Loughran (2007–2013) (Divorced)
Dan Cadan (2018–2019) (Divorced)
Marc Menchaca (2022–Present)
Father
John Headey (Yorkshire police cadet)
Mother
Siblings
Tim Headey (brother)
Children
Wylie Elliot Loughran (son) (born on 31 March 2010)
Teddy Cadan (daughter) (born on 10 July 2015)
Relationship & More
Marital Status
Married to Marc Menchaca
Marriage Date
6 October 2022 (Marc Menchaca)
19 May 2007 (Peter Loughran)
Boyfriend and dating history
Jason Flemyng (1994–2003)
Lena Headey and Jason Flemyng were in a relationship from 1994 to 2003. Lena was 24 and Jason 32 when they met on “The Jungle Book” set in 1994. In 2003, they ended their nine-year relationship.
Johnny Cicco (2004–2007)
Lena Headey and Johnny Cicco dated from 2004 to 2007. They reportedly met on the set of the film “The Brothers Grimm” in 2004. The reasons for their breakup are unknown. They were rumoured to be engaged while together, but this was never confirmed.
Peter Loughran (2007–2012)
Lena Headey was previously married to Peter Paul Loughran, an Irish hair stylist, musician, and photographer. Peter Paul Loughran and Lena Headey met through mutual friends and began dating soon after. The couple tied the knot on May 19, 2007, in a private ceremony and welcomed their son, Wylie Elliot Loughran, on March 31, 2010. However, their marriage did not last, and Headey filed for divorce in 2012 after five years of being together. According to Headey, the divorce left Loughran “penniless”. Over their son’s custody, they engaged in a contentious legal dispute that was ultimately resolved out of court.
Pedro Pascal (2014)
Pedro Pascal was romantically linked to Lena Headey in 2014. The rumors started after the two were spotted together several times, and Headey shared a photo of them on her Instagram with the caption “Sunshine love”. However, neither Pascal nor Headey confirmed the rumors.
Jerome Flynn
Lena Headey and Jerome Flynn, who played Bronn, did have a romantic relationship, according to multiple sources. Some sources say they started dating in 2002, while others say they met in a 1993 British TV series. Lena Headey’s aunt confirmed that the two actors were involved at some point.
Their relationship ended badly, and according to a report from The Sun, Headey refused to be in scenes with Flynn on the set of Game of Thrones due to a “bitter real-life” breakup. However, both actors denied this rumor, and Flynn has said that there is no truth to the claim that they refused to work together. It is unclear if their personal history affected their on-screen chemistry, but the two actors did share several scenes together throughout the show’s run.
Dan Cadan (2015–2019)
Lena Headey and Dan Cadan had a romantic relationship that eventually led to marriage, but they divorced. The couple started dating in 2015, and in July of that year, they had a daughter named Teddy. They got engaged in July 2017 and married in 2018. Their marriage, however, did not last long, as they divorced in 2019.
Marc Menchaca (2022–Present)
Lena Headey has been romantically linked to actor Marc Menchaca since 2020. The speculation about Headey and Menchaca’s romance started when they were seen together multiple times and walked down the red carpet for Outsider. They confirmed their relationship in November 2020. The couple tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in Puglia, Italy in October 2022.
Favorite Things
- Favorite Places to live – Ibiza and London
- Song – Get Lucky
- Favorite Books – When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice For Difficult Times by Pema Chödrön, When God Was A Rabbit by Sarah Winman.
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Net Worth 2024
$15 million
As of December 2024, Lena Headey’s estimated net worth is $15 million. Lena Headey makes money from her work as an actress, director, and producer. She is known for playing Cersei Lannister in “Game of Thrones”. Headey’s pay for her role on “Game of Thrones” reportedly went up with each season, with her and her co-stars making an estimated $500,000 per episode in the show’s final seasons. In 2019, it was said that Headey made about $48,000 for every minute of screen time she had in the final season of “Game of Thrones.”
Headey has also directed some music videos and has won a production company. Additionally, Headey has appeared in various TV shows and movies throughout her career, such as “300” and its sequel, “300: Rise of an Empire,” “White Collar,” and “The Remains of the Day”. She has also purchased and renovated properties.
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Net worth Growth
| Net worth in 2022 | $13.5 million |
| Net worth in 2021 | $12 million |
| Net worth in 2020 | $11 million |
| Net worth in 2019 | $9 million |
| Net worth in 2018 | $7 million |
Salary (approx.)
| Yearly Salary | $1.5 million |
| Monthly Salary | 150 thousand |
| Weekly Salary | $37 thousand |
| Salary Per Episode |
$40-500 thousand
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Car collection
She has a collection of cars that includes luxury SUVs, sports cars, and electric cars.
One of the cars in her collection is an Audi Q5, a compact luxury crossover known for its abundance of tech-driven features and comfortable cabin understanding. It provides a smooth and solacing ride and every powertrain is peppy and thrifty. The Q5 is priced at $43,500.
In addition to the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Headey has been seen driving a Tesla Model S, a Chrysler 300, and an Audi A7. She is said to drive a Jaguar, a Mercedes, an Aston Martin, and a Range Rover around town. Lena likes sports cars and loves to drive them.
House
A house in London
An apartment in Los Angeles (she rents it)
Pets
Wizard (beagle)
Angerla Lansgury (brussels griffon)
Skippy (dachshund)
Lena Headey Facts
- Headey was born on October 3, 1973, in Hamilton, Bermuda to a Yorkshire Police Cadet and his wife.
- She is a Bermudian-British actress.
- Headey is a big animal rights activist and has campaigned with PETA in the past. She is a vegetarian.
- To stay fit, Headey mixes two polar sports: boxing and yoga.
- She claims to have supernatural abilities and has had a couple of ghost experiences.
- Headey took ballet lessons as a child and used to take ballad lessons until she was asked to stop.
- While shooting for The Brothers Grimm, Headey’s character had to skin a rabbit which she was unable to perform, so they had to give her a latex rabbit.
- Headey has been featured on the cover of several magazines such as G3, TV Guide, Germany’s Filmstar, and Sunday Mirror.
- She was diagnosed with clinical depression at 15 years old.
- Headey is friends with Australian actress Anna Torv and American actress Piper Perabo.
- Headey and Peter Dinklage are good friends and have been spotted hanging out at bars and even hula-hooping together.
- Lena Headey is a tattoo enthusiast and has multiple tattoos on her body, including a large floral design on her back and a quote from a poem by Rumi on her arm.
- In addition to acting, Lena Headey has also dabbled in producing. She served as an executive producer on the short-lived TV series “The Brink” and the film “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies”.
- Lena Headey is a huge fan of the Doctor Who show.
- Lena Headey has spoken publicly about her experiences with anxiety and depression and has been forthright about her struggles with mental health. She has also been an outspoken supporter of mental health education and advocacy.
- Lena Headey is a mother of two and has spoken about the challenges of balancing motherhood with her career in Hollywood. She has also been a supporter of various charities and organizations that benefit children and families in need.
Lena Headey Movies and TV Shows
All Movies List
Release Year |
Movie Name |
Role |
| 1992 | Waterland | Young Mary |
|
1993
|
The Remains of the Day | Lizzie |
| Century | Miriam | |
| The Summer House | Margaret | |
| 1994 | The Jungle Book |
Katherine “Kitty” Brydon
|
| 1995 | The Grotesque | Cleo Coal |
|
1997
|
Face | Connie |
| Mrs Dalloway | Young Sally | |
| 1998 | The Man with Rain in His Shoes | Sylvia Weld |
|
1999
|
Inside-Out | Window Dresser |
| Onegin | Olga | |
|
2000
|
Ropewalk | Allison |
| Gossip | Cathy Jones | |
| Aberdeen | Kaisa | |
| 2001 | The Parole Officer | Emma |
|
2002
|
Anazapta |
Lady Matilda Mellerby
|
| Possession |
Blanche Glover
|
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| Ripley’s Game |
Sarah Trevanny
|
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2003
|
The Actors | Dolores |
| No Verbal Response | Dr. Megan Pillay | |
|
2005
|
The Brothers Grimm | Angelika |
| The Cave |
Dr. Kathryn Jennings
|
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| Round About Five | Girlfriend | |
| Imagine Me & You | Luce | |
| 2006 | Vacancy | Pam Bishop |
|
2007
|
300 | Gorgo, Queen of Sparta |
| The Contractor | DI Annette Ballard | |
| St Trinian’s | Miss Dickinson | |
|
2008
|
The Broken | Gina McVey |
| The Red Baron | Käte Otersdorf | |
| Whore | Mom | |
|
2009
|
The Devil’s Wedding | The Devil’s Bride |
| Laid to Rest | Cindy | |
| Tell-Tale |
Elizabeth Clemson
|
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| 2010 | Pete Smalls Is Dead | Shannah |
| 2012 | Dredd |
Madeline “Ma-Ma” Madrigal
|
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2013
|
The Purge | Mary Sandin |
| The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones | Jocelyn Fray | |
|
2014
|
The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box | Monica |
| Low Down | Sheila Albany | |
| 300: Rise of an Empire |
Gorgo, Queen of Sparta
|
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2015
|
Zipper | Jeannie Ellis |
| Unity | Narrator | |
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2016
|
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies | Lady Catherine de Bourgh |
| Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV | Lunafreya Nox Fleuret | |
| 2017 | Thumper | Ellen |
| 2018 | Leading Lady Parts | Herself |
|
2019
|
Fighting with My Family | Julia Bevis |
| The Flood | Wendy | |
| The Trap | — | |
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2021
|
Twist | Sikes |
| Gunpowder Milkshake | Scarlet | |
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2022
|
9 Bullets | Gypsy |
| Thor: Love and Thunder | Unknown | |
| DC League of Super-Pets | Lara | |
| Upcoming Movie | Svalta | |
All TV Shows List
Release Year |
Show Name |
Role |
|
1993
|
Screen Two | Margaret |
| Spender | Emily Goodman | |
| How We Used To Live | Grace Palmer | |
| Soldier Soldier | Shenna Bowles | |
|
1994
|
Fair Game | Ellie |
| MacGyver: Trail to Doomsday | Elise Moran | |
|
1995
|
Devil’s Advocate | Clare Rigby |
| Loved Up | Sarah | |
| 1996 | Ballykissangel | Jenny Clark |
| 1996–1997 | Band of Gold | Colette |
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1997
|
Kavanagh QC | Natasha Jackson |
| The Hunger | Steph Reynolds | |
| 1998 | Merlin | Queen Guinevere |
| 2002 | The Gathering Storm | Ava Wigram |
| 2004 | The Long Firm | Ruby Ryder |
| 2006 | Ultra | Penny / Ultra |
| 2008–2009 | Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles | Sarah Connor |
| 2009 | The Super Hero Squad Show | Black Widow / Mystique (voices) |
| 2011 | White Collar | Sally |
| 2011–2019 | Game of Thrones | Cersei Lannister |
| 2013 | Sesame Street | Herself |
| 2014–2017 | Uncle Grandpa | Aunt Grandma (voice) |
| 2015–2022 | Danger Mouse | Jeopardy Mouse (voice) |
| 2017–2018 | Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia | Morgana le Fay/The Pale Lady (voice) |
| 2018 | Sally4Ever | Herself |
| 2018–2020 | Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Big Mama (voice) |
| 2019 | The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance | Maudra Fara (voice) |
| 2019–2021 | Infinity Train | Amelia / Teacher (voices) |
| 2020 | Wizards: Tales of Arcadia | Morgana le Fay (voice) |
| 2021 | Masters of the Universe: Revelation | Evil-Lyn (voice) |
| 2023 | White House Plumbers | Dorothy Hunt |
| 2023 | Beacon 23 | Aster Calyx |
FAQs
How much is Lena Headey Worth?
As of 2024, Lena Headey's net worth is $15 million.
Where was Lena Headey born?
Lena Headey was born on October 3, 1973, in Hamilton, Bermuda.
Is Lena Headey involved in any charitable or activist work?
Lena Headey is an animal rights activist and has worked with organizations such as PETA. She is also a supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and has spoken out in favor of marriage equality.
How old was Lena Headey in Game of Thrones?
At the time of the beginning of the Game Of Thrones Show 2011, Lena Headey was 37 years old. At the time of the show's end, she becomes 45.
Who is the father of Lena Headey's baby?
Lena Headey has 2 kids, a son named Wylie Elliot Loughran with ex-husband Peter Paul Loughran and a daughter named Teddy Cadan with ex-husband Dan Cadan.
Who is Lena Headey's Husband?
Lena Heady married actor Marc Menchaca in October 2022 in a lavish ceremony in Puglia, Italy. Since then they are living together happily.
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